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Here are five legislative updates for ASC leaders to know.

NewYork Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center orthopedic surgeons will be presenting research findings at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in Chicago, March 19 to 23, 2013.

Bend, Ore.-based St. Charles Health System announced that it has entered into a service line agreement with Bend-based Desert Orthopedics and Bend-based The Center that is aimed at providing streamlined orthopedic care for Oregon residents.

Sartell, Minn.-based Center for Pain Management has announced the addition of Raman Sotto, MD, and Ranjan Dey, MD, according to a St. Cloud Times report.

This issue of Becker's ASC Review focuses on ASC key specialties and includes two big lists: "200 Orthopedic- & Spine-Drive ASCs to Know" and "36 GI & Endoscopy-Driven ASCs to Know." Articles in this issue include expertise from several surgery…

DSM, a biomedical materials developer, has entered into a license and supply agreement with SpineVision, an implant manufacturer.

On March 12, the FDA issued a warning letter to NuVasive for selling Affix Spinous Process Plate systems for uses not approved by the device's 510(k) clearance.

Tinton Falls, N.J.-based Med Prep Consulting has voluntarily recalled all lots of its compounded products due to possible contamination.

At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, in Chicago, Jeff Leland will give a presentation titled "Business Planning for Spine Driven Centers."

A new website (hospitalinspections.org) established by the Association of Health Care Journalists makes hospitals' federal inspection reports available for public view.